GATE Energy Acquires Patriot Filtration Services, Strengthening BlueFin's Turnkey Pipeline & Process Services

LAFAYETTE, La., Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GATE Energy announces the acquisition of Patriot Rentals' filtration business unit headquartered in Lafayette, LA. Patriot will join forces with BlueFin, a GATE Energy Company, which will expand their project management bench strength and expertise in water filtration and flowback solutions, further bolstering BlueFin's expertise for turnkey pipeline management and flowback services.

Patriot's water filtration division is a Gulf of Mexico industry leader. Recognized and differentiated by their experienced operations team, Patriot's core competencies are water filtration and handling, flowback solutions for well unloading and transient event management, water filtration for pipeline decommissioning and remediation, and temporary produced water treatment for WSO's and other contaminants.

Jamie Robin, Patriot's Operations Manager and Partner, said, "The Patriot team is really excited about the opportunity to partner with BlueFin. The addition of this service offering to BlueFin's best in class Pipeline and Process platform will bring tremendous value to their already established GoM customer base. BlueFin has built a dynamic business and have been an impressive group to watch grow over the last few years."

Eric Hebert, Patriot's Founding and Managing Partner, commented, "With this transaction, our clients will gain a more efficient delivery of services, integrated expertise, and solutions to support their needs."

Jason Broussard, BlueFin's Vice President, said, "With this acquisition, the BlueFin and the GATE Energy family of companies will be further positioned to provide a more integrated offering to the energy market, as well as enhance the vertical integration of our services for our Pipeline and Process business unit. Our team is excited to embrace the Patriot team. Their reputation and client confidence parallels our mission to 'Make it Work Right the First Time'."

BlueFin, a GATE Energy company, is a Louisiana-based, leading independent service company specializing in pipeline and process services, mechanical and joint integrity services, umbilical services, and multiline spooling services for downhole completions.

GATE Energy is a family of companies that provide scalable, fit-for-purpose services for the energy sector including project delivery, engineering, commissioning, field services, and integrated production operators.

SOURCE GATE Energy